In the Matter of the Application of Warren C. Tamney, Respondent, for a Peremptory Writ of Mandamus Against William…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower courts' order granting a writ of mandamus and denied the hotel owner's application. It held that the statutory provision authorizing mandamus applies only to candidates, and therefore a non‑candidate lacks authority to seek such relief, while also overruling the timeliness objection.